Westwood Academy
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS7 2SUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Westwood Academy is a primary school in Benfleet for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 8th of 10 primary schools in Benfleet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 November 2017, report published 26 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Pupils thrive at Westwood. They use words such as 'friendly' and 'welcoming' to describe their school. Pupils are highly respectful of each other and the adults who help them. From their arrival in the morning, pupils settle quickly and are ready to learn. School values such as 'challenge' and 'perseverance' reflect in their everyday actions. This means pupils are very well prepared for their next stages of education. Adults have high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils listen attentively and follow the directions provided by their teachers. A purposeful and calm atmosphere pervades through the school. This is because pupils are busy and eager to learn. They rise to the challenges set for them and as a result achieve well. Pupil voice is important at Westwood. They relish their responsibilities, serving on different representative bodies. Pupils share ideas about improving the school as school councillors. Subject champions talk proudly about showcasing their work and celebrating their achievements. House captains and prefects encourage and act as role models for other pupils. Pupils confidently express their views and opinions. They have an acute understanding of what is fair and right.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not specifically identify the concepts that help pupils build their knowledge in the long term. This means pupils do not think deeply about the things they learn. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum makes clear the precise concepts that helps pupils to develop a rich knowledge of all the subjects they study.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
247 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Westwood Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 54% met the expected standard |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Thundersley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Wyburns Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Kingston Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emily Perryman
- Phone
- 01702559467
- Address
- Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS7 2SU
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 137030
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.